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Barrow, Lloyd H.; And Others – Science Activities, 1994
This activity was created to address a lack of problem-solving activities for elementary children. A "monorail" activity from the Evening Science Program for K-3 Students and Parents program is presented to illustrate the problem-solving format. Designed for performance at stations by groups of two students. (LZ)
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Group Activities, Learning Centers (Classroom), Primary Education
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Science Activities, 1993
This article is a reproducible page for students in grades four through six. The stated objective is the student will organize information about unfamiliar animals and infer other information. Students read clues about five newly discovered species and use a chart to organize this information in a more meaningful way. (PR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, High Schools, Learning Activities, Problem Solving
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Leyden, Michael B. – Science Activities, 1980
Describes how teachers can use wheels of tricycles, bicycles, and trains to stimulate children with mathematics, relative position, and engineering concepts. Techniques are offered for measuring circumference of a bicycle wheel, gear ratios, and pedal wheel circumferences. Comparative data are given for various sized wheels. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Bicycling, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Engineering
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Gantert, Robert L. – Science Activities, 1981
Presented are four activities which integrate mathematics and science activities involving problem-solving skills. Topics of activities include derivation of pi (3.14), determining the volume of a bell jar, estimation skills, supplementary exercises using geometric and metric system tables, general laboratory exercises, and supplemental problems.…
Descriptors: Geometry, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications
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Callison, Priscilla L.; Wright, Emmett L. – Science Activities, 1997
These activities focus on the unifying concept of faster-moving fluids lowering fluid pressure. Students are able to visualize and measure the dynamics of fluid pressure with the hands-on approach of these activities, which helps to develop conceptual understanding. Activities are organized to show many examples of the same concept to reveal…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Fluid Mechanics, Hands on Science, Intermediate Grades
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Moseley, Christine – Science Activities, 1999
Describes the use of "Water Crossings," a Project WET activity, with preservice elementary teachers in a science methods course. Discusses how the activity integrates applications from physical science with history and geography concepts. Explains that the teaching strategy used is a version of the scientific method. (WRM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Geography, Higher Education, Integrated Activities
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Hein, Annamae J. – Science Activities, 2002
Presents a hurricane evacuation project in which students use reading, math, and problem solving skills while engaging in a hands-on multitask problem. (YDS)
Descriptors: Hands on Science, Hurricanes, Integrated Activities, Mathematics Education
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Simpson, Patty; Wise, Kevin – Science Activities, 1993
Presents an activity in which students develop science process skills by making inferences as to the contents of a "mystery" box from observations based on their sensory perceptions. Provides instructions for implementing and extending the activity. (MDH)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Grade 5, Integrated Activities, Intermediate Grades
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Science Activities, 1996
The goal of this activity is to solve problems encountered when preparing food for space flight. Includes student worksheets. (MKR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Food, Foods Instruction, Problem Solving
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Marek, Lee – Science Activities, 1991
Activities in which students determine the half-life of a substance using M&Ms, solve a crime using chromatography, and calculate the speed of a toy car are presented. The activities include the topic, an introduction, the time needed, a list of materials, safety precautions, procedure, analysis questions, and teacher's notes. (KR)
Descriptors: Chromatography, Elementary Education, Motion, Physical Sciences
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Rakow, Steven J.; Glenn, Allen – Science Activities, 1982
Provides rationale for and description of an acid rain game (designed for two players), a problem-solving model for elementary students. Although complete instructions are provided, including a copy of the game board, the game is also available for Apple II microcomputers. Information for the computer program is available from the author.…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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DiBiase, Warren J. – Science Activities, 2001
Presents the activity of building a cotton-ball catapult collaboratively. Uses available spare parts and stimulates students to use their knowledge, skills, and past experiences. (YDS)
Descriptors: Inquiry, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Experience, Middle Schools
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Wallingford, Claudia – Science Activities, 1977
Describes school science activities in which students race model cars built from mousetraps, construct inventions using discarded junk, and compete in an egg dropping contest. (SL)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Problem Solving, Science Activities
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Deibler, Richard W. – Science Activities, 1977
This article presents a laboratory approach to teaching the scientific method. Students are given a problem that can be solved by testing their hypothesis in the laboratory. The exercise is designed to introduce scientific methods to junior high students. A sample student data form is included in the article. (MA)
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Junior High School Students, Problem Solving, Science Activities
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Barrow, Lloyd H. – Science Activities, 1982
Describes problem-solving activities in the Unified Sciences and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) and Elementary Science Study (ESS) programs. Indicates that these curricula serve as excellent sources of activities to develop and improve their students' problem-solving skills. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Problem Solving, Science Activities
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